The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda On a weekend a long, long time ago, one during which some of The Young Girls had blessed us by coming home to wash laundry, we found ourselves sitting around the kitchen table. The conversation flowed comfortably around all the catching up that we had to do because, at their age,… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: While traveling I see a lot of vehicles pulled over on the side of the road with either steam or smoke coming from the vehicle. Can you talk about what a person should do in these situations?   Answer: When dealing with a vehicle that is overheating, most vehicles have dashboard… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief It has been a while since I’ve written about police stuff so let’s see how many people I can rile up.   First on the list is parking on Main Avenue in the downtown area. I have heard of a few complaints from business owners that customers or employees are parking… Read More

To the Editor, Democrats recently brought forward a concerning and partisan Health and Human Services Omnibus budget bill. It was bloated with controversial mandates, measures that will decrease the quality of care for folks across the state, and proposals that increase government spending. The entire bill totaled to just over $46 million for 2024-2025, and over… Read More

By Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: We have a new driver in the house. I was trying to explain to my child what to do if you have a tire blowout or experience steering failure. It might mean a bit more coming from a State Trooper. Could you please explain? Thank you for all you do.  … Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda Standing on the outside deck, first thing in the morning: Spring in the country surrounds me. The sounds prove that winter is gone, and warm spring has arrived. There is: The sound of turkey gobblers gobbling, far off, hidden deep in the oak woods. Mrs Robin is ferrying sticks to her nest… Read More

Garver’s Movie Review Bob Garver There has been a push in recent years for the Oscars to add an award for stunt work. I’m all for it, sure, give some often-unrecognized professionals their moment in the sun. My guess is it’s going to happen eventually, given the passion of the advocates and no apparent strong argument… Read More

By Tyler Trieglaff Notes from the Chief Notes from the Farm…44 cows have come in so there are 42 calves running around as we lost 2 more. These were single birth calves that did not make it once they were born. These are the worst to drive out to the pasture and see the calf laying there,… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda For the first time in 25 years, the 15 acres south of the house here on the farm is being plowed. Turned black. Furrows of prairie-grass sod lined up like little roads, stretching back and forth over the hills. And it’s being plowed by horses! Here’s the story: This land has been in… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I am getting ready for the fishing opener. Do I need working lights on my boat trailer even though the rear lights on my pickup can be seen? It’s a small boat and trailer and doesn’t block the lights on the back of my pickup.   Answer: Yes, your trailer lights… Read More